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Tliesday
September 9, 1997 Vol. CXXXII, No. 8
Headlines
Women of Troy to face Matadors
The No. 10 USC women's volleyball team will take its 5-0 record against Cal State Northridge at the North Gym tonight at 7 p.m. The Women of Troy have defeated CSUN 12 consecutive times.
Sports, page 16
Noisy neighbors teach life lessons
Respect for those in surrounding residences aids in fostering a better understanding of human nature, explains Assistant Viewpoint Editor Denise Castafton, who cites several examples.
Viewpoint, page 4
F.Y.l.
Daily Trojan,
URC orientation
In producing the current issue of the Daily Trojan, the editorial staff experienced an extensive system shutdown, which led to the deletion of the Diversions section.
The Daily TYojan regrets the inconvenience.
• ••
A USC religious organizations orientation will be held today from 3 to 5 p.m. at the University Religious Center, room 108.
The event will allow students the opportunity to meet and explore the various and diverse religious faiths represented on tne USC campus.
Refreshments will be provided.
• • •
Every second Tuesday of the month, students, faculty and staff of all skill levels are invited to participate in a squash shootout at the Lyon Center's squash courts.
Based on the number of participants, a tournament will be constructed.
Newspaper of the University of Southern California
Dauylrojan
Burning of the Bruin canceled
Campus organizations protested in past due to similarities to lynching practices in the South
Fll* Photo
Until recent year*, the Bruin was hanged by Its neck from the Student Union building during Troy Week festivities.
By Ben Berkowitz
Staff Writer
In a measure aimed to avoid controversy, Trojan Pride, the campus spirit organization, has decided to ban the long-held tradition of hanging and burning the Bruin bear during Troy Week.
The burning of the bear is the final event of the festivities held before the USC vs. UCLA football game. A 6-foot bear is usually hanged by a noose from the Student Union building and then burned in a large bonfire in Hahn Plaza.
"We understand that some people are not happy about it," saia Craig Browner, director of Troy Week events for Trojan
Pride, which has already begun working on alternatives for the finale or Troy Week.
The controversy began two years ago when the Black Student Union initially jroached the Student Senate
in hopes of modifying the prac that .....
tice that would have the bear hanged from its waist rather than its neck. BSU argued that hanging the bear from its neck resembled too closely the lynching of African-Americans in the South.
In response to their concerns, the bear was hanged by its waist rather than its neck at previous rallies.
"Ultimately, my goal, and the (See Bear, page 2)
Halogen lamps banned from housing
University says lights are too dangerous due to associated fire hazard conditions
By Daniel Pasquini
Staff Writer
coming
JW
bustible materials
Halogen lamps, deemed a fire hazard by the university, were banned in all university housing beginning this fall, but many students seem unaware of the rule and continue to bring halogen lamps to school.
Ken Taylor, director of the Office for Residential and Greek Life, said the reason for the ban was that "(the halogen) lamps are fire hazards. Across the country there have been several incidents of fire related to halogen lamps
in contact with com-falling over."
The university imposed a ban on the lamps because of the possibility of fire, although tnere have been no halogen-lamp-relat-ed fires at USC to date.
Bob Taylor, deputy chief of the USC Department of Public Safety, said recent fines have been electrical-related.
The fire that damaged Bimkrant Residential College two years ago was started by an unattended candle, while a fire at Troy East Apartments in March
was caused by an electrical short in a bathroom fan.
To reduce the risk of fire hazard, students in non-university housing can obtain protective covers for torchiere-style halogen lamps free at the customer service center at Home Base hardware stores.
Store representatives said they also suggest the use of track lighting in place of halogen lamps.
The ban, which affects all university housing, was put in the housing contract last spring, to go into effect for this semester. Ken Taylor said many students are probably unaware of the new rule.
"1 don't think many students read through their housing con-
tracts to know about the ban, " he said.
Leonard Lin, a freshman majoring in computer engineering/computer science, who brought a torchiere-style halogen lamp from home said he did not know about the rule.
Lin's resident advisor spotted the lamp and informed him of the new rule, prompting Lin to unplug the lamp and discontinue its use.
Nicole Giacometti, a junior majoring in business administration ana French, who also has a halogen lamp in her dorm, said that while many students are unaware of the rule, others mere-
(See Halogen, page 2)
KUSC selects new manager after resignation
By Shashank Bengali
Staff Writer
KUSC-FM, the university's 50-year-old classical music station, named Brenda Pennell of Cincinnati's WGUC-FM as its new general manager.
Pennell's appointment, effective Nov. 3, comes nearly a year after Wallace Smith's resignation from the post after 25 years, and at a time when tne station seems to have finally recovered from financial problems that arose last year.
USC Radio President Martha Harris, who announced the decision on Sept. 3, said that KUSC balanced its budget in the last fiscal year after facing a $500,000 deficit in 1996. The deficit, unprecedented in the station's history, led to an investigation by a university task forcp and 11 staff layoffs.
"I'm really looking forward to coming to USC," Pennell said. "KUSC has a long history in public radio and I'm anxious to start working with the staff and the university in helping to move the station forward."
KUSC management said they are enthusiastic about her arrival.
"In Brenda we have found an experienced and successful radio executive wno has a
Eass ion for classical music," Harris said. "We elieve she has exactly the skills and experience necessary to stabilize the station financially, to develop great programming and to make KUSC a major asset to the cultural community of southern California."
The nationwide search for Smith's successor began six months ago, and was run by a
"No other candidate had such a combination of interest, experience as a general manager, and experience in forming coalitions with businesses and in the community to
along with two music degrees,
«
We were looking for people who had a real track record of success, as well as...interest in classical music.
MARTHA HARRIS
USC Radio president
committee of USC music faculty, classical music administrators from both the university and outside and classical music radio announcers, Harris reported. "We were looking for people who had a real track record of success, as well as direct experience and interest in classical music," she said.
help a station grow," Harris said.
To eo
Pennell, a PhilBeta Kappa graduate, earned her master of arts degree from Notre Dame. But, given her success in Cincinnati, her new employers will probably overlook that indiscretion.
Pennell has served as president and general manager at WGUC since 19%. During her tenure at the helm, the classical station's ratings improved by more than 50 percent, while financial support from station members and individuals a 1st) increased.
"All these improvements reflect growing community support of the station's improved programming — for which we are very grateful," said Daniel Hoffheimer, cnairman of the board of trustees of Cincinnati Classical Public Radio Inc., in a press release.
"Beyond these tangible improvements," he said, "Brenda has created a future vision for WGUC that will meaningfully guide the
(Sec KUSC, page 8)

Tliesday
September 9, 1997 Vol. CXXXII, No. 8
Headlines
Women of Troy to face Matadors
The No. 10 USC women's volleyball team will take its 5-0 record against Cal State Northridge at the North Gym tonight at 7 p.m. The Women of Troy have defeated CSUN 12 consecutive times.
Sports, page 16
Noisy neighbors teach life lessons
Respect for those in surrounding residences aids in fostering a better understanding of human nature, explains Assistant Viewpoint Editor Denise Castafton, who cites several examples.
Viewpoint, page 4
F.Y.l.
Daily Trojan,
URC orientation
In producing the current issue of the Daily Trojan, the editorial staff experienced an extensive system shutdown, which led to the deletion of the Diversions section.
The Daily TYojan regrets the inconvenience.
• ••
A USC religious organizations orientation will be held today from 3 to 5 p.m. at the University Religious Center, room 108.
The event will allow students the opportunity to meet and explore the various and diverse religious faiths represented on tne USC campus.
Refreshments will be provided.
• • •
Every second Tuesday of the month, students, faculty and staff of all skill levels are invited to participate in a squash shootout at the Lyon Center's squash courts.
Based on the number of participants, a tournament will be constructed.
Newspaper of the University of Southern California
Dauylrojan
Burning of the Bruin canceled
Campus organizations protested in past due to similarities to lynching practices in the South
Fll* Photo
Until recent year*, the Bruin was hanged by Its neck from the Student Union building during Troy Week festivities.
By Ben Berkowitz
Staff Writer
In a measure aimed to avoid controversy, Trojan Pride, the campus spirit organization, has decided to ban the long-held tradition of hanging and burning the Bruin bear during Troy Week.
The burning of the bear is the final event of the festivities held before the USC vs. UCLA football game. A 6-foot bear is usually hanged by a noose from the Student Union building and then burned in a large bonfire in Hahn Plaza.
"We understand that some people are not happy about it," saia Craig Browner, director of Troy Week events for Trojan
Pride, which has already begun working on alternatives for the finale or Troy Week.
The controversy began two years ago when the Black Student Union initially jroached the Student Senate
in hopes of modifying the prac that .....
tice that would have the bear hanged from its waist rather than its neck. BSU argued that hanging the bear from its neck resembled too closely the lynching of African-Americans in the South.
In response to their concerns, the bear was hanged by its waist rather than its neck at previous rallies.
"Ultimately, my goal, and the (See Bear, page 2)
Halogen lamps banned from housing
University says lights are too dangerous due to associated fire hazard conditions
By Daniel Pasquini
Staff Writer
coming
JW
bustible materials
Halogen lamps, deemed a fire hazard by the university, were banned in all university housing beginning this fall, but many students seem unaware of the rule and continue to bring halogen lamps to school.
Ken Taylor, director of the Office for Residential and Greek Life, said the reason for the ban was that "(the halogen) lamps are fire hazards. Across the country there have been several incidents of fire related to halogen lamps
in contact with com-falling over."
The university imposed a ban on the lamps because of the possibility of fire, although tnere have been no halogen-lamp-relat-ed fires at USC to date.
Bob Taylor, deputy chief of the USC Department of Public Safety, said recent fines have been electrical-related.
The fire that damaged Bimkrant Residential College two years ago was started by an unattended candle, while a fire at Troy East Apartments in March
was caused by an electrical short in a bathroom fan.
To reduce the risk of fire hazard, students in non-university housing can obtain protective covers for torchiere-style halogen lamps free at the customer service center at Home Base hardware stores.
Store representatives said they also suggest the use of track lighting in place of halogen lamps.
The ban, which affects all university housing, was put in the housing contract last spring, to go into effect for this semester. Ken Taylor said many students are probably unaware of the new rule.
"1 don't think many students read through their housing con-
tracts to know about the ban, " he said.
Leonard Lin, a freshman majoring in computer engineering/computer science, who brought a torchiere-style halogen lamp from home said he did not know about the rule.
Lin's resident advisor spotted the lamp and informed him of the new rule, prompting Lin to unplug the lamp and discontinue its use.
Nicole Giacometti, a junior majoring in business administration ana French, who also has a halogen lamp in her dorm, said that while many students are unaware of the rule, others mere-
(See Halogen, page 2)
KUSC selects new manager after resignation
By Shashank Bengali
Staff Writer
KUSC-FM, the university's 50-year-old classical music station, named Brenda Pennell of Cincinnati's WGUC-FM as its new general manager.
Pennell's appointment, effective Nov. 3, comes nearly a year after Wallace Smith's resignation from the post after 25 years, and at a time when tne station seems to have finally recovered from financial problems that arose last year.
USC Radio President Martha Harris, who announced the decision on Sept. 3, said that KUSC balanced its budget in the last fiscal year after facing a $500,000 deficit in 1996. The deficit, unprecedented in the station's history, led to an investigation by a university task forcp and 11 staff layoffs.
"I'm really looking forward to coming to USC," Pennell said. "KUSC has a long history in public radio and I'm anxious to start working with the staff and the university in helping to move the station forward."
KUSC management said they are enthusiastic about her arrival.
"In Brenda we have found an experienced and successful radio executive wno has a
Eass ion for classical music," Harris said. "We elieve she has exactly the skills and experience necessary to stabilize the station financially, to develop great programming and to make KUSC a major asset to the cultural community of southern California."
The nationwide search for Smith's successor began six months ago, and was run by a
"No other candidate had such a combination of interest, experience as a general manager, and experience in forming coalitions with businesses and in the community to
along with two music degrees,
«
We were looking for people who had a real track record of success, as well as...interest in classical music.
MARTHA HARRIS
USC Radio president
committee of USC music faculty, classical music administrators from both the university and outside and classical music radio announcers, Harris reported. "We were looking for people who had a real track record of success, as well as direct experience and interest in classical music," she said.
help a station grow," Harris said.
To eo
Pennell, a PhilBeta Kappa graduate, earned her master of arts degree from Notre Dame. But, given her success in Cincinnati, her new employers will probably overlook that indiscretion.
Pennell has served as president and general manager at WGUC since 19%. During her tenure at the helm, the classical station's ratings improved by more than 50 percent, while financial support from station members and individuals a 1st) increased.
"All these improvements reflect growing community support of the station's improved programming — for which we are very grateful," said Daniel Hoffheimer, cnairman of the board of trustees of Cincinnati Classical Public Radio Inc., in a press release.
"Beyond these tangible improvements," he said, "Brenda has created a future vision for WGUC that will meaningfully guide the
(Sec KUSC, page 8)